English Toffee

The other night my oldest son, who is now married, brought me over some English Toffee. When he was a teenager I taught him how to make it because it was his favorite. He then began to make it for our family quite often. I loved it! It seemed not that long ago when I was about his age and making it for my family. My mom taught me and loved it when I made it too.

How has the time passed so quickly? What do I have besides my English Toffee recipe that I can pass down through generations? Do my children know who I am and what I stand for? I have many memories of good times and hope that those will be what my children remember. I also hope that when this crazy life of mine is over that my children will be able to say " My mother know it".

I do not want to leave you without the English Toffee recipe so that when you make it you too can reflect on your legacy and make sure you are creating the right one.

English Toffee
1/4 cup water
2 cubes butter
1 cup sugar
chocolate chips
chopped nuts

Stirring constantly cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, pulls away form the pan like dough and turns a light brown. Pour into jelly roll pan or cookie sheet and spread it out (sometimes by lilting the pan). While hot pour 1/2 bag of chocolate chips and let soften. Spread with knife and top with chopped nuts.

Remember it is the time that you spend with your family that they will remember forever. Now it is time to go make some English Toffee with another child that could use that in their lives.